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United States Creates New Immigration Opportunities for Family Reunification Cuban Directory

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

The United States government is designing an innovative immigration program for the families of people who have received visas because they have a sponsor. The measure would facilitate travel authorization and grant a conditional release. Presidential Advisor Katie Tobin announced that the countries backed by the proposal are Colombia, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Ms Tobin, who is also director of cross-border affairs at the National Security Council, said the initiative will be expanded to Cuba and Haiti.

The significance of the new provision lies in the fact that foreigners will not wait years to move to the northern nation. Immigrants who have applied for a visa and have no difficulty in being checked by the authorities can allow their dependents to enter North America immediately.

migrant centers

With this policy, President Joe Biden wants to reduce the massive and illegal exodus of Latin Americans to the North. In addition, facilities for the procedures of emigrants are to be set up in Guatemala and Colombia.

This news was released last week by Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and Secretary of National Security Alejandro Mayorkas. They have also helped ensure that the immigrant centers will provide income alternatives to other places such as Canada and Spain.

Refugees or emigrants who have sought asylum are reunited with their relatives, and many are chosen to set foot on North American soil. In the coming weeks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will announce the features of the strategy it has developed so that interested parties are informed.

Next Thursday, May 11th, the application of Title 42, a law introduced in 2020 to counter the spread of the coronavirus, ends. For this reason, President Biden is evaluating various options to reduce the accumulation of emigrants at the Mexican border. The current government’s decisions provide opportunities for foreign personnel seeking prosperity.

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Wagner’s boss wants to accept Kadyrov’s transfer offer to Bachmut

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

06/05/2023 03:42 pm (act. 06/05/2023 03:42 pm)

Head of the Russian Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin ©APA/TELEGRAM/ @concordgroup_official

The head of the Russian Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, says he is making concrete preparations for the imminent withdrawal of his fighters from the front in eastern Ukraine. Prigozhin’s press service announced on Telegram on Saturday that he wanted to accept a transfer offer from the head of the Russian republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Kadyrov had previously claimed that men from his “Achmat” unit could take over Wagner mercenary positions in the hotly contested Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

More than a year after the start of the war of aggression against Ukraine, an open struggle for power is taking place within the Russian military leadership. Prigozhin has recently repeatedly publicly complained about an alleged shortage of ammunition. On Friday, the 61-year-old announced that he would withdraw his fighters from Bachmut for this reason.

Now Prigozhin has also published a letter to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu asking him to issue an order for the posts to be handed over to Kadyrov’s men. This operation should be completed by midnight next Wednesday, he said.

Russia’s army, which has been fighting in the Bakhmut region alongside Wagner’s troops in extremely costly battles, has not commented on Prigozhin’s threats and accusations. The Ministry of Defense had already remained silent on the matter on Friday. Instead, the authorities announced – without explicit reference to Prigozhin – that Shoigu had ordered that weapons deliveries to the combat zone be kept under “special control”.

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Man wins $5 million lottery but gets no prize

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

A player named Ward Thomas, who resides in Long Beach, California, in the United States, filed a lawsuit with the State Lottery Commission.

According to Ward, he is the rightful winner of more than $5 million in lottery prizes that have never been paid out.

The process, which began in 2017, is more complex than it appears. According to a statement from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where the case is pending, the purchaser of the winning tickets was Ward’s son Benjamin, who was a minor at the time.

Ward Thomas does not deny the claims and explains that he unpretentiously asked his son to buy five scratch cards. When the boy arrived, Thomas discovered that one of the tickets was a prize.

After the happy discovery, Ward requested that the prize be withdrawn from the lottery where the tickets were purchased. However, just two months later, he received the reply that the prize would not be awarded due to the age of Benjamin, who was only 16 when he bought the scratch card.

Since then, the unconformist winner has engaged in a legal battle to have his prize released.

Ward Thomas’ allegations include that the California State Lottery Commission acted in bad faith and denied him a right. Thomas also says that the lottery his son bought tickets from has no indication that underage gambling is prohibited.

In the case file filed by Ward, that statement is explicit. “At no point did the Lottery advise that Benjamin Thomas could not serve as the author’s agent [no caso o seu pai] Obtaining tickets,” the document questions.

In defense, lottery officials say they had in mind that both Ward and his son Benjamin already knew underage people cannot be involved in lottery betting.

That’s where the lottery itself went, suing Benjamin and Ward Thomas, claiming that the young man had presented a fake driver’s license to prove he was 18 and fit to compete.

At the time of this writing, the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s decision remains unfavorable to Ward and Benjamin, who have yet to see the color of the $5 million won on scratch cards.

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Harry, the phrase said (to Princess Eugenie’s husband) during the coronation of King Charles: it’s yellow

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Descending to the third row between Princess Eugenia’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, and Princess Alexandra, the late Queen’s cousin, who has not been royal for ten years, appeared serene to Harry during the coronation of his father King Charles III and stepmother Queen Camilla. With an (almost) arrogant and serene grin, the Duke of Sussex arrives at Westminster Abbey, wifeless and childless, with the air of a man who, despite his pranks, still has a place in the royal family. Certainly in the third row, certainly without official photos, but Harry is still there.

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While his father was crowned, the Duke calmly traded jokes with Jack Brooksbank. According to lip reader Jacqui Press, as reported by the Chron, Harry would have said: “It’s funny, mmm interesting”. To an unknown question from Mr. Brooksbank, Prince Harry would have answered: “Almost a quarter to four?” Eugenie’s husband says, “Oh really, when?” and the duke replies: «i think tomorrow…»

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The Duke of Sussex sat between Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, and Princess Alexandra, the late Queen’s cousin, who has not worked as a royal for ten years. They were joined by Prince Andrea’s daughters Eugenia, 33, and Beatrice, 34, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Prince Harry was invited to lunch at Buckingham Palace following the historic coronation of his father, King Charles III, at Westminster Abbey today. However, it’s not yet known if the 38-year-old Duke of Sussex will accept as he was due to rush back to California to his wife Meghan Markle to celebrate his son Archie’s fourth birthday.

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Katy Perry poses for selfies with guests as she takes her seat at Westminster Abbey

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

She let royal viewers down after she was seen wandering around Westminster Abbey like a lost lamb.

And when Katy Perry finally found her place in the royal church on Saturday, she was inundated with selfie requests from other guests.

The 38-year-old singer, who is preparing to perform at King Charles’ coronation concert at Windsor Castle, joined hundreds of guests at the historic event.

She looked sensational in a purple Vivienne Westwood outfit and smiled for a series of snaps while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Katy appeared to be in very good spirits as she reached out and made sure to get everyone in the picture while grinning alongside the group.

Smile! When Katy Perry finally found her place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, she was inundated with selfie requests from other guests

Fans: The singer, who is preparing to perform at King Charles’ coronation concert at Windsor Castle, joined the hundreds of guests at the historic event

The US star was caught eagle-eyed on social media by fans looking far and wide for her seat when she arrived at the ceremony.

Unable to see thanks to an impressive fascinator, she can be seen tilting her head and spinning in circles, desperate for her place.

Royal fans took to social media to react to her hilarious moment at the historic abbey, as well as the sheer size of her fascinator.

Katy paid homage to Vivienne Westwood in a lilac outfit by the late designer as she arrived at the King Charles coronation alongside Edward Enninful, 51.

The pop star drew attention in her vintage lavender ensemble, while the editor of British Vogue opted for a dapper suit to watch Charles be crowned.

Katy showcased her slim figure in a pencil dress teamed with a matching short sleeved jacket with a cinched waist and matching opera gloves.

She accessorized with a giant dish-style mesh fascinator, while wearing a Vivienne Westwood necklace and carrying her belongings in a white tote bag by the designer.

Fans took to social media to express their approval of her stunning coronation look, while others poked fun at the size of Katy’s hat.

Stunning: She looked sensational in a purple Vivienne Westwood outfit, smiling for a series of snaps while waiting for the ceremony to start

Capturing the moment: Katy appeared to be in very good spirits as she reached out and made sure everyone was in the picture while grinning alongside the group

Excited: Katy paid homage to Vivienne Westwood in a purple outfit by the late designer

Documenting: She took every opportunity to take pictures and took a picture of the Winston Churchill memorial

Ouch! After all the excitement, Katie fell in front of the Abbey

Style Statement: She wore a giant dish-style mesh fascinator while sporting a Vivienne Westwood necklace

One person tweeted, “The fact that Katy Perry ends up killing most of the royals sends me,” wrote another, while another added, “Katy Perry wears a Westwood Orb collar because she always gets the job done.” #Coronation.’

Elsewhere, one remarked, “Katy Perry brought her own satellite dish no doubt to learn what CNN is doing wrong… #Coronation2023.”

“Basically Katy Perry and her giant hat at the #Coronation looking for her seat,” someone else tweeted with a hilarious GIF.

“Looks like everyone sitting near Katy Perry is going to get great 5G coverage #Coronation,” wrote another fan.

Other celebrities seated in the church included Lionel Richie, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Fry, Nick Cave and the magician Dynamo, while Dame Emma Thompson gave a thumbs-up in excitement.

VIP guests queued a mile from 6am to snag one of the 2,300 prime seats inside. The abbey was full at just before 9am.

Around 100 heads of state are in London, and representatives from 203 countries are expected.

Gorgeous: Katy showcased her slim frame in a pencil dress teamed with a matching short sleeve jacket with a cinched waist and matching opera gloves

Suit and Boots: Vogue’s Edward Enninful looked suave in a black tailcoat

Fabulous: The duo came to the event together

You’ll see Charles being crowned in a Christian ceremony dating back 1,000 years on a day dripping with glorious pageantry.

It will also spotlight Britain’s place on the world stage in Britain’s largest ceremonial military operation since Sir Winston Churchill’s state funeral in 1965, with 7,000 soldiers and women marching with the King and Queen.

A sumptuous royal blue carpet – chosen to accentuate the majestic red, gold and purple robes of the King and Queen – adorned the podium in the Coronation Theatre.

Stunning flowers in red, burgundy and yellow gold covered the top of the ornate gold high altar.

A smiling Dean of Westminster in his bright red clerical robes was seen hurrying to carry the holy oil for anointing from the altar, through the chancel, down the length of the abbey, holding the ornate silver vessel in both hands.

Fan Response: Fans took to social media to express their approval of her stunning coronation look

7,000 servicemen and women will accompany Their Majesties at today’s coronation, making it the largest ceremonial event in the country since 1953.

In fact, the coronation procession from the Abbey after the ceremony is so large that by the time the King and Queen arrive at Buckingham Palace, the rearguard will have reached Downing Street just a mile away.

More than 100 million people around the world are set to witness the historic first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years – with an estimated 2 million taking to the streets of London to watch the story unfold.

The monarch has been an heir since he was three years old and is now ready to finally face his destiny day with the woman he loves by his side.

His family, including Prince Andrew and Princess Anne, enjoyed dinner at the Mayfair club Oswald’s on Friday night. Mike and Zara Tindall were out until 2am.

Prince Harry flew in from Los Angeles for his 24-hour trip. It emerged on Friday night that he was relegated to the third row of the Abbey with other non-working royals.

Funny: Some fans poked fun at the size of Katy’s hat and the dead expression on her face

Katy Perry will perform at Sunday’s coronation concert as part of a star-studded cast that includes Take That and Lionel Richie, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel.

The event, which will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle, will take place before a crowd of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests and will be broadcast on BBC TV and radio channels.

As a special honor for her achievement, Katy receives an exclusive stay in the royal residence of the 1000 year old castle.

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Charles’ accession to the throne sheds light on the legacy of Caribbean slavery

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

The arrival of a new monarch to the British throne may seem like an anachronistic event these days. From a symbolic point of view, the modernization and revision of the values that Charles III. was to propose during his reign, but had repercussions for many former British colonies around the world.

The British Empire became known as one from which “the sun never sets” because it spanned so many territories and continents. One of the key regions was the Caribbean, where there were more than 15 socalled British West Indies, including Jamaica, the Bahamas and Barbados, and British Guiana and Belize, which aren’t technically part of the Caribbean, but were part of territory that included a huge route of the international slave trade some 2.5 million Africans were brought to these countries.

Although the vast majority of these territories are now independent republics, there is a feeling and a demand from their people for redress or an apology from the British Crown. In addition, countries that are already independent but still have the British monarch as head of state, such as Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize, are moving towards Barbados, which removed Queen Elizabeth II from that post and became a republic in 2021.

The current King Charles III. was at the ceremony trying to show support. Regarding former colonies wanting to make this transition, he has said more than once that the Crown will not pose any obstacles. Despite this, there is a sense of unease in the region, suggesting that the king is expected to become more involved in the process.

On recent visits to some of these areas, the current Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie (brother and sisterinlaw of Charles) have faced antimonarchy demonstrations and demands for reparations. In Jamaica, a group of intellectuals signed a letter saying they had nothing to celebrate on the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s reign because it would have been “a time of great suffering” for the country.

A photo of William and Kate greeting children through a railing drew backlash. Both royal couples had to change their schedules due to the protests.

William, first in line to the throne, said slavery was “abominable” and “should never have happened”. A more emphatic apology from the new monarch is now expected in the Caribbean. Although symbolic, it would be important for the debate on the current problems of these countries, which have their roots in this period: inequality, racism, poverty and disregard for indigenous heritage, among others.

In academia, the concept of “decoloniality” (without the letter “s”) is debated, proposing an interpretation of history from the perspective of native and enslaved peoples, rejecting and questioning the cultural, political heritage of European metropolises and symbologies.

Words from the new monarch could reignite these discussions. It would be good if the current social and political situation of the former colonies was more visible. From his new position, Charles can make symbolic gestures that will do something positive for the Caribbean after so many years of imperialist exploitation.

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Prince Harry discreetly at the coronation of Charles III – Le Journal de Montréal

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

At odds with the royal family, Prince Harry, Charles III’s youngest son, arrived discreetly for the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, where he took his place with his cousins not far from his brother William.

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The palace confirmed on Saturday that Harry and Andrew, the king’s unaffiliated brother, would not be playing an official role at the coronation.

The Duke of Sussex (Harry) and the Duke of York (Andrew) are no longer working members of the royal family, the first since he voluntarily left the United States with his wife Meghan in 2020, while the second following sexual assault charges in has fallen out of favor .

Harry only confirmed a few weeks ago that he would be attending the ceremony. Since then, his arrival, and particularly his place at the Abbey, has led to much speculation in the British media.

This is the first time Harry has criticized his brother William, the heir apparent who has been described as angry, and his mother since the release of his explosive autobiography, The Substitute, in January. In-laws, Camilla.

He specifically mentions an argument in 2019 in which William would have knocked him down in the dog’s bowl.

Prince Harry appeared relaxed at Westminster Abbey, with his decorations on his dark jacket, and in particular spoke to his cousin Beatrice about his arrival.

He took his place in the third row, alongside Jack Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie’s husband, and behind Princess Anne, the King’s sister. His brother William sits in the front row with his wife Kate and their children.

Harry arrived without his wife Meghan, who stayed in California where they live with their two children.

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According to multiple UK media outlets, Harry arrived in London on Friday but was due to leave soon after the ceremony to celebrate his eldest son Archie’s fourth birthday.

Andreas was also third. He was booed by people outside Buckingham early this morning, according to Britain’s PA news agency.

If Harry and Andrew took part in the funeral procession behind Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin at Westminster Abbey following her death in September, this time Harry and Andrew will not follow the royal couple in the procession that will accompany them back to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.

They are also unlikely to appear on the balcony for the traditional salute of members of the royal family, even though the palace has not revealed who will be surrounding Charles and Camilla for the occasion.

There is a stark contrast between Harry’s place and the role given to William, who, as heir to the throne, knelt during the ceremony and swore allegiance to the monarch.

Now used to keeping a low profile, Andrew was barred from any official public appearance and stripped of his military titles in early 2022 after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl, a case he settled with a financial deal had.

Her presence shortly thereafter on the arm of the Queen, who accompanied her to Westminster Abbey for a service in honor of her father, Prince Philip, who died last year, had sparked criticism.

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A new $900 bonus is causing a stir at DPJ –

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Some Department of Child Protection (DPJ) workers are now getting a $900 bonus for assessing at-risk children, La Presse has learned.

Posted at 8:49 am

This ministerial directive, announced on Friday afternoon, comes into the full negotiation of collective agreements in the public sector.

According to our information, the bonus is aimed in particular at rewarding the membership in the professional code of those affected. Eligible are employees who complete 150 hours of assessment and orientation during the year.

If, following a report, it is determined that a child is at risk, the staff in that position are the first to intervene. Her job is to meet children and parents, which often sends shockwaves through families.

If the child is in danger, other teams then take over the enforcement of the measures determined by the court. All of these other teams, upstream or downstream of the assessment, are not covered by the new Departmental Policy.

According to our information, the $900 will be paid in two installments retroactive to April 1, 2023. The first $600 will be paid initially to those involved in the process and the remaining $300 will be mailed to them once the 150 hours of assessment are complete.

“As for the assessment, we are sure that we are happy for ourselves,” responds Katherine Christensen, a criminologist who has worked in assessments at the DPJ der Capitale-Nationale for almost 10 years. “But we find it absurd and unfair to others,” she quickly adds.

In his view, a $900 bonus will not necessarily have the desired effect. “We think it’s unrealistic for them to think this will have an impact on the waiting list [pour l’évaluation des enfants], she assures. It’s not $900 that improves employee retention or makes people want to come. I don’t believe in that. »

“It’s difficult everywhere”

For Laurie Allard, social worker at the DPJ of the Capitale-Nationale, evaluating and guiding children is not the only difficult position within youth centers.

She has been working at the DYP for 10 years, four of which in assessment and consulting. She is now in a sector called “social emergency”. “We also go to families, we will also remove children,” she explains. We also witness the personal and family difficulties of our clients. We are all at risk of witnessing and experiencing violence on a daily basis. »

Ms Allard assures that the new ministerial directive, which has not yet been sent in writing, was received coolly on Friday afternoon.

It is sure to generate much dissatisfaction, both among those who don’t belong and among those who do. For us, it devalues our work: Why is only a small area recognised? People are really angry.

Laurie Allard, social worker at the DPJ de la Capitale-Nationale

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) had not responded to La Presse’s request at the time of writing.

The unions want to extend the measure

On the trade union side, it is assumed that this ministerial guideline goes beyond the current negotiations.

At the Alliance of Professional and Technical Personnel in Health and Social Services (APTS), which represents the vast majority of DYP stakeholders in Quebec, we believe the measure should apply to everyone.

“We thought it wasn’t enough, not even for assessment and guidance,” says Josée Fréchette, first vice-president of the APTS. We have also tried to extend the measure to the entire DPJ. We had a no, we tried to argue and they gave us an ultimatum and finally decided to go ahead anyway. »

Reimbursement of professional association membership is part of union demands for all APTS workers who need it, adds Ms Fréchette.

For Jessica Goldschleger, first vice president of the trade association of the Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN), this bonus is not a miracle cure for tackling the labor shortage at the DPJ.

“We think that the severity of the clientele, their intensity, the violent statements, the difficult working conditions in the youth centers, it is much more these conditions that prevent the workforce from stabilizing,” she believes.

“We are negotiating to keep the premiums [existantes], she adds, and thinking about innovative projects to facilitate the onboarding of new employees and the development of skills. »

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